Expert Advice

When injured or altered, the skin sends signals to repair the breach in the barrier via releasing inflammatory chemicals that permeate the skin. Inflammation (redness, pain) on the skin surface is the body’s healing response, bringing more nourishment to the site of inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response, without it, we can’t heal.

People with eczema have a weak outer skin barrier, creating “holes” in the skin that leave it unprotected from moisture loss and irritants/allergens that can cause an inflammatory response that does not shut off, leading to the uncomfortable and unwanted eczema symptoms of scaling, itching, inflammation, and dry skin.

Unfortunately, people with one inflammatory disease are more likely to contract other inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, arthritis, food allergies, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and Alzheimer’s disease.

Fortunately, research continues to show that a holistic approach of diet and lifestyle changes can help reduce inflammation within your body.